Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Cockerel

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3 3/4 in. (95 grams, 94 mm).

Shallow body with impressed annulets framing the discus, a cockerel at the centre with its left leg raised and head extended upwards.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 1066